# Zen Martial Arts Foundation

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in San Jose, California 95132. EIN 99-4328951. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To cultivate inner harmony and physical excellence through the practice of traditional martial arts

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jul 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/994328951/202602559349200300/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $19,742 | $23,669 | $827 | $827 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/994328951/202602559349200300/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jul 2026: gifts and grants $19,742, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 6 of 17 recreation and club nonprofits in San Jose.
- Revenue $19,742 is in the bottom 10% of 176 recreation and club nonprofits in California; median $136,541.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Clara County, California: about 373,834 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 782 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Jose: 250 licensed child care centers, 37 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-jose
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Zen Martial Arts Foundation's EIN?**

Zen Martial Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4328951. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Zen Martial Arts Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Zen Martial Arts Foundation in San Jose, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Zen Martial Arts Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Zen Martial Arts Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Zen Martial Arts Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jul 2026: "To cultivate inner harmony and physical excellence through the practice of traditional martial arts" The IRS classifies it as: Physical fitness and community recreation.

**How much money does Zen Martial Arts Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Jul 2026, Zen Martial Arts Foundation reported total revenue of $19,742 and total expenses of $23,669 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.